Drug Induced Depression

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What is a Drug Induced Depression?

How Drug Use Causes Depression in Children

There are a lot of people who question is children can really suffer from depression. The answer is yes. Children will all exhibit signs of the normal blues and everyday emotions. However, depression, is different. If their sadness becomes persistent, they may be suffering from depression. You can tell if these emotions are beginning to interfere with their homework, family, or social life.

Depression is an illness, and can be treated as such. Like adults, depression symptoms in children may vary. They will often go untreated because they are passed off as simply angry moods or behaviors etc. Depression centers around feelings of hopelessness, sadness, and aloneness. Studies show that drug use can cause depression. For example, Singulair (montelukast) is prescribed to help people breathe more easily, but its side effects may include depression, anxiety, and suicidal thinking, per a research review published in Pharmacology.

These are the signs to watch out for:

Lingering anger and irritability

Continual feels of sadness or hopelessness

Withdrawal from social life

An increased reaction and sensitivity to rejection

Appetite changes, usually decreased, but sometimes increased

An inability to concentrate for lengths of time

Low energy, always tired

Guilt feelings along with feelings of being unworthy

Thoughts of suicide, or dwelling on death

Not all children will experience these symptoms. Many will show different symptoms in completely different settings.

So you have to be on the lookout for signs and symptoms that persist over time. This is also a critical period where children may decide to experiment with drugs. This is the period in which they may really be concerned about fitting in with the crowd. Once they experiment, it may lead to addiction.

It is rare that children will try to commit suicide, but it can happen. Girls are more likely than boys to attempt suicide. If your child has been abused sexually, they are at greater risk because they are harboring dark emotions within.

Depression In Children

About two and half percent of U.S. children suffer from some form of depression, and it is more common in boys than girls under age 12.

Once boys reach the age of 16, their instances of depression can spike, and they are more susceptible to experimenting with drugs.

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Can Depression Be Prevented?

There is no definitive answer. However, children are more at risk if they have a family history of depression. They will also tend to develop depression at an earlier stage than children with no lineage of depression in their family. Once they start abusing alcohol or drugs, their risk of a drug induced depression skyrockets. The best solution is to check with your doctor, or to get your child in therapy if they show all the signs.

Kinds of Depression

The phases of depression may coincide with other mental or physical illnesses. If abusing drugs, people will use them to get temporary relief from their depression. The only thing is the relief is less and less, and people resort to using more drugs, more frequently. Co-occurring illnesses, along with depression, should be properly diagnosed and treated. Chemical dependency increases the risk of a drug induced depression. Your doctor’s help or therapy can be the best solution.

It is critical to find a solution because everything in life can be placed on hold. Careers will suffer, relationships will wither, and life goals will be placed on hold. Your partner may also need assistance or counseling. Your depressed moods can alter their life as well. They may have held back from pursuing a career or hobby. They may have given up things they liked and became codependent in catering to your needs and mood swings.

If you have resorted to substance abuse and drugs, it can make matters far worse. Substance abuse can ruin relationships beyond repair, and the very people that you will need to support you through recovery may be mentally and emotionally damaged beyond repair.

Look for the following symptoms:

Prolonged depressed moods

A loss of interest in activities you once enjoyed and looked forward to

Guilt feelings, along with feelings of being worthless and hopeless

Thoughts of suicide

An inability to sleep

Weight fluctuations

Difficulty remembering or concentrating

Fatigue and tiredness

Depression in Men

There are a number of factors that may cause depression in men. Their hormones and brain chemistry can play an important role. People with depression have different brain scans than people who are upbeat and happy. Stress on the job, in their social life, children, and finances can all cause bouts of depression. It seems like there is no end to the worrying and concern over bills and making ends meet etc. Genes can play an important role as well. If a man has a family history of depression, there is a stronger likelihood that he can develop depression.

If you suspect that your husband, or friend, is suffering from depression. The first step is to see that they get the right treatment. Depression can lead to substance abuse, which can surely lead to addiction.

How Drug Use Causes Depression in Men

Men, like women, can become depressed. With all of life’s challenges and worries, there are simply too many opportunities to fall victim. There are three common types of depression that men may experience. Substance abuse increases the risk of a drug induced depression. Lately we have seen many men seeking our California alcohol treatment centers.

Major Depression

Here, you will find sever symptoms that begin to interfere with a person’s ability to work, concentrate, and carry on normal duties and functions. While major depression may only occur once in a lifetime, its consequences can last a lifetime if the depression is not put in check.

Dysthymia, or Dysthmic Disorder.

These symptoms can last up to two years or longer. They are less severe than major depression symptoms.

Minor Depression

These symptoms are the least severe and will usually not last for any long period of time.

While most men usually have an upbeat tempo, they are subject to letting their emotions and pressures get the best of them. Depression could be the result of financial problems, relationships problems, work problems, children issues, a death or illness in the family, or any number of issues where the person is unable to connect from the worry and stress.A possible cause might be genetic. Men with family history of depression are more likely to also suffer from the disease. Individuals with depression brain’s look different from a normal brain when scanned. Hormones in depressed peoples brains are also regulated differently. Stress by any trigger can also be a major factor.

How Drug Use Causes Depression in Women

Depression is never a “one size fits all” scenario. You can count the reasons for depression with respect to how many people suffer from it. However, women happen to be more prone to depression than men. Even their cause and symptoms differ from those than men. The reasons may include different social pressure, hormones, and different reasons for stress. Lately we have seen many woman seeking our California alcohol treatment centers.

The reality is that depression can affect every area of your life. These areas include personal relationships, family relationship, careers, children, self-worth, and even purpose. When you strip these things away from a woman, depression can easily set in and deplete a woman of her ability to live a fulfilled and happy life.

Depression Is Prolonged

People all feel guilty, sad, and tired on occasion. However, if these symptoms persist and there seems to be no relief in sight, you may need to see a doctor or seek professional help. If you understand what to look for, you stand a better chance of seeking treatment and finding relief.